Sears 917.257720 owner manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule

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CUSTOME RESPONSiBiLiTiES

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

 

AS YOU COMPLETE

 

REGULAR SERVICE

SERVICE DATES

 

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

T i Check for Loose Fasteners

ASharpen!ReplaceMower Blades

C I Lubrication Chart

T I Check Battery,Level/Recharge

OClean Battery and Terminals

. Check Transaxle cooling

E!

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

GInspect Muffler/Spark Attester

JReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)

N

El Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

Change more often when operating under a heaw load or in high ambient temperatures. - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fu!l value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

3 - tf equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

Some adjustments wit! need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear, A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

(_) FRONT WHEEL

::::::: ::::: :

FRONT WHEEL Q

SECTOR GEAR

ENGINE (_)

TEETH

 

BEFORE EACH USE

oCheck engine oil level. o Check brake operation.

,,Check tire pressure.

Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.

VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DI RT

THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-

LUBRICATING BEARINGS. tF YOU FEEL THEY MUST

TRANSAXLE

FLUID

(_SAE 30 MOTOR OiL API. SG

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION OSPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

BE LUBRICATED,

USE ONLY A DRY,

POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE

LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Contents Number 917.257720 Ownersmanual IL Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications LmMREDTWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding EquipmentRepair Maintenance ScheduleEngine Maintenance Essories and Attac EntsPerformance Pack Contents ,OFUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssem LY Check Tire PressureBelts Install Mower and Drive BeltCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper POSiTiON of ALLInstall Battery See Figs, 5 AssemblyKnow Your Tractor ErationHOW to USE Your Tractor OperatiTo Move Forward and Backward OP RAT Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Starting Mowing TipsADD Gasoune To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Fill in Dates AS YOU Complete Regular Service Service DatesCustome Respo Lities ENGmNE Battery See FigTo Clean Battery and Terminals CustoCleaning CustomePonsi Ilities To Remove Mower See Fig Service Adju NTSTo iNSTALL Mower TractorTo Replace Mower DRIVE. Belt Service and AOJ StmentsTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig SE CETo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion DRmVE Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentCovE \ SE CE AN a UstmentsCE and Adjustments To Adjust Attachment LiFT Spiring See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Engine Service aTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See To Adjust Carburetor See FigOther StorageSE ICE Otes Problem CauseCorrection Problem Trou Lesh OTI PointsCause Correction Clips Schematic18 HP 44 Tractor = Model Number WH,TEhi @KEY 18 HP 44 Tractor - Model NumberPart DescriptionElectrical 18 HP 44 Tractor Model NumberPart 18 HP 44 Tractor --MODEL Number 917,257720Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures KEY PartDescraption Ground Drive DESCRiPTiON Steering Assembly NO. no KEY PartModel Number ENGIN,EKEY Part NO. no 18 HP 44 Tractor Model Number 917,257720 Seat AssemblyNO. no Description 18 HPTractor .. Model Number 20 1918Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no HP 44 Tractor .- Model Number 9! 7,2577208887 TransaxleTransaxle Kohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type Number Baffles and ShroudBreather and Vent KEY Part Description 18 HP 44 TractorKohler Engine = Model Number MV18S Type Number18 HP 44 Tractor Model Number 917,257720 Carburetor KEY Part NO. no 18 HP 44 Tractor = Model Number 9Kohler Engine = Model Number MV18S, Type Number Crankcase18 HP 44 Tractor o Model Number Cylinder Head 18HP 44 Tractor .. Model NumberKohler Engine o Model Number MV18S, Type Number 18 HP 44 TRACTOR- Model ,NUMBER 917o257720Kohler Engine Model Number MVlSS, Type Number Flywheel KEY Partdescription NO. noGovernor Fuel Pump KEY Partdescription NO. no Camshaft and Valves Camshaft & Valves LOW OIL Pressure SwitchKohler Engine Model Number MV18S Type Number Piston & RODRViCE OTE Not Across HiLL Only Ride UP and Down HillPart Description When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always GiveRepair PRODUCT- Tractor ,MODEL Number
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